6TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS 2011

I think I've found my MOST FAVORITE tradition...

Getting a massage!!!!!!

I had such a relaxing afternoon getting pampered and my mom was even able to join me.  Neither of us wanted to do anything afterwards.  Thankfully we were excited to move on to the next treat...

 FREE BAHAMA BUCKS!!!!!

It's the most delicious shaved ice and it was FREE!!! (yes, dad....it's my favorite word right now!)  I had 1/2 coconut cream pie and 1/2 strawberry daquiri with creme on it.  DELICIOUS!  (I think mom had black cherry and raspberry with creme)  I even ran into lots of friends while I was there.  When I got home I discovered Tony and the boys missing.  About 20 minutes later they walked in with their Bahama Bucks!

We seem to be all over the place today.  Tony picked up the boys for me, Kyler was at a friends for part of the afternoon, we went to Bahama Buck's separately and now Asher's seeing a performance of The Wizard of Oz with his friend's family.  I wish that it was a rare occurrence around here...but it's not.  Tomorrow the boys going in different directions for Scouts.  (side note: Colton just received the Save the Date for Prom in April.......and he'll be 16 and could really go if he wanted to.......I'M NOT READY FOR THIS!)  

Merry 6th Day of Christmas!

2 KINDS OF ARIZONA SNOW

First, the other day I looked outside and saw "snow" falling down.  Tons of tiny little leaves were blowing off the trees and off my rooftop.   I wish I could have captured it better than this. (I NEED A NEW CAMERA!) Anyways, Roscoe was going crazy and had to run out in them.  It was so cute! 

Roscoe's head looks a little small....we're in the middle of grooming him (always at least a three part process) and only the fur on his head was trimmed up.  You should see how skinny his little legs look now!

 Even he gives me the look like, "really....another photo"

 Here's his new tie....love the psycho stink eye.

Second, it's FREE SNO DAY!!!!!!!  Bahama Bucks is giving away a free 12 oz. shaved ice to everyone that shows up.  I'm so there!!!!!  We don't even care that our high will be 54 degrees with a low of 29....it's FREE SNO!!!!!  And sooooo delicious!!!!!  We just found out about them this summer and have eaten a lot of sno since then.  I've even shared it with you here.  Well, if you're in Arizona, make sure you go and get some FREE SNO!!!!!!!  (you're welcome!)

5TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS 2011

What would Christmas be without Charlie Brown, Prep & Landing and COOKIES!!!!  Fun times with the kids on this very cold night!!!!  (would be nice if the tree was put up....but I'm not holding my breath.

4TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS 2011

The only channel that I really miss without satellite is BYU-TV.  Not that I watched it all the time, but I loved being in my own home to watch the General Relief Society Broadcast, General Conference and the Christmas Devotional.  I was so thrilled when I saw that I could put the Mormon Channel on my Roku (with Netflix).  We've enjoyed the channel, especially on Sunday!  But I was so excited to watch the Christmas Devotional with my family in my home.  It was a perfect end to a great Sabbath day.

3RD DAY OF CHRISTMAS 2011

I was so excited for this today....we were bell ringers for the Salvation Army this afternoon!  Colton and Asher's school asked for volunteers for one of three shifts and I signed us up for the 2-4 slot.  The only issue was the weather.....IT WAS SO COLD!!!!!!!  (for Arizona)  Kyler ended up in the van most of the time.  I was so proud of all the boys for volunteering!  I think they even liked it.....even though this photo doesn't show that very well.

 Kyler was so cute ringing the bell!  (don't tell him I called him cute....he won't appreciate it.)

Great job, Stock Family!!!!

2ND DAY OF CHRISTMAS 2011

No pictures today, but we all had a great evening.  Tony and I went to dinner for my work Christmas party.  We had great food and lots of great conversation.  Cousins are the best!!!!!  My mom surprised the boys with dinner out.  Before we left they had discussed going to Olive Garden, but Kyler wasn't happy with that.  We really thought the older boys would win out, I don't know how we could have doubted Kyler!  They all ate at Fatburger - yummy burgers, delicious fries and shakes.  Then the boys came home to watch the last Harry Potter.  Fun evening for all!!!

1ST DAY OF CHRISTMAS 2011

Tonight was a busy night!  The Annual Tamale Dinner at Colton and Asher's school and the Relief Society Progressive Dinner.  Tony took the boys to enjoy tamales, beans, rice, chips & salsa.  They even had pinatas after the meal and Kyler was so happy to beat it open.  He came home with tons of candy, we could barely close the gallon bag!  Of course we have no photos, but this was earlier today when we picked the boys up.  Kyler wanted to read on the stairs and all was well until he heard the footsteps....

 then he moved his little booty as fast as he could out of the path of the Jr. High herd!

Our RS dinner was very delicious and very fun!  It was a great opportunity to wear my blinged out necklace from Audra's wedding.  The RS gave us advent candles as a gift to light and read a scripture each night with our family.  I joked with my friends that I would light the candle every night as I slipped into a bubble bath, but as soon as I got home the whole family gathered to light the candle and read the scripture.  We even read a short Christmas story after that and they opened the first window in their chocolate advent.  We were on such a roll that we all jumped in the van and drove around the neighborhood looking at Christmas lights. 

 Just before bed Kyler needed this photo taken.  I'm not sure what he's doing.....is he an angel? is he the ruler? is he just 7?

It was a great start to our 25 Days of Christmas!